Something huge is happening in Venice, Italy—and not everyone is happy about it. 💔
Jeff Bezos, one of the richest people in the world and the founder of Amazon, is getting married soon to his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, a famous American TV reporter. While some people are super excited, others are really angry. 😲
Why? Because the wedding is going to be in Venice—a city filled with old buildings, beautiful gondolas, and historic charm—and people are worried it’s going to turn into one big celebrity playground!
🎉 What’s the Buzz?
The wedding is being called “the wedding of the century”! Stars from movies, fashion, and business are expected to fly in from all over the world. People are guessing the celebration will last three whole days sometime between June 23 and 28, but the exact date is still a secret. 🤫
Mayor Luigi Brugnaro and regional leader Luca Zaia are excited. They believe this wedding will bring lots of money to local workers—like gondola drivers, boat operators, and shops that sell food, flowers, and decorations.
They say, “This is great for business!”
😡 But Some Locals Say, “No Way!”
A protest group called “No Space for Bezos!” is putting up signs all over Venice. They even hung banners on the famous Rialto Bridge that say “No space for Bezos!”
Their leader, Tommaso Cacciari, said this isn’t just about one wedding. It’s about rich people taking over a city that’s already full of tourists. They believe Venice needs more schools, homes, and local services, not more yachts and red carpets.
“Bezos thinks he can turn Venice into his private party zone,” Cacciari said.
💑 Who Are the Bride and Groom?
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Jeff Bezos (61) is the man who started Amazon, the giant online store.
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He was married for 25 years to MacKenzie Scott and they had 4 kids.
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In 2023, he got engaged to Lauren Sanchez (55), a reporter and TV personality.
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Lauren used to be married to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell and has two kids with him.
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She also has a son with NFL player Tony Gonzalez.
🎬 Venice Has Seen This Before…
Remember when George Clooney got married to Amal Alamuddin in Venice back in 2014? That wedding turned the whole city into a Hollywood dream, with boats, photographers, and superstars everywhere.
This time, though, some Venetians don’t want the spotlight. They’re scared their peaceful, historic city is being used like an amusement park for billionaires and their famous friends.
🛑 Will the Wedding Ruin Venice—or Help It?
Some people say:
✅ It’s just a small wedding with only 200 guests, and the city promised it won’t disturb daily life.
🛑 But others worry it’s a sign that big money is slowly pushing out real life in Venice.
🏰 In Simple Words:
Jeff Bezos is having a giant wedding party in Venice. Some folks can’t wait for the glitz and glamour, but others are mad, saying the city should be for locals, not celebrities.
Will it be magical or messy? The world is watching. 👀
